In Illinois, Midwest Bioprocessing Center, LLC has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product label for two of its iActive Personal Care ingredients. The products, iActive FeruliShield™ Feruloyl Soy Glycerides (FSG-33), and Feruloyl Coconut Glycerides, (FCG-33) and are now able to display a unique USDA label that highlights its percentage of biobased […]
In Germany, DuPont is launching five new grades in its sustainable product family Delrin Renewable Attributed. These products can be used in medical and food contact applications. Long-standing distribution partner Biesterfeld Plastic will distribute the POM homopolymers in large areas of the EMEA region as well as in Brazil. The new grades include Delrin RASC655 […]
In Argentina, Colombia’s La Republica newspaper reports Bahía Energía Group (GBE), a biodiesel producer from Bahía Blanca, wants to establish a foothold in Europe. A joint venture is under discussion with ChemCom Industries from the Netherlands to build an industrial plant in that country. It is a three-year project, from the time its execution is […]
In Germany, DB Schenker is the first logistics company to switch its entire LCL volumes with CMA CGM to regular carbon-free production. The company has signed a purchase contract for over 2,500 tons of biofuel with CMA CGM, a global leader in shipping and logistics. 2,500 tons is more than required to transport all LCL […]
In Malaysia, the Edge reports that the expected lack of sunflower oil from Ukraine and Russia due to the current conflict has pushed palm oil prices above per $1,907 metric ton for the first time ever. Analysts expect panic buying to continue until the situation in Ukraine improves. Together, Ukraine and Russia accounted for 60% […]
In Washington, data released Monday by the U.S. Energy Information Administration show that ethanol comprised a record share of America’s gasoline in 2021, averaging 10.34 percent of every gallon sold. The final EIA data for 2021 also confirmed a significant rebound in both ethanol production and consumption after COVID-related shutdowns ravaged the fuel market in […]
In Illinois, Honeywell announced that BP and Honeywell have signed a licensing agreement for Honeywell UOP’s Ecofining technology. BP is undergoing pre-feed engineering for its proposed diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in Western Australia. BP plans to convert hydroprocessing equipment at its former refinery site in Kwinana, Australia, to produce approximately 10kbd diesel […]
In Texas, Generation Hemp, Inc. announced significant developments in the previously announced collaboration with a leading player in the Bitcoin hardware resale business, Crypt Solutions, Inc. (DBA, Cryptech Solutions). Engineering and equipment procurement is underway on the team’s first “Diversified Green Energy” project with Bitcoin mining installations that will ultimately utilize hemp biomass as a […]
In Italy, Eni and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Republic of Mozambique (MADER) signed an agreement for the cooperation and development of agricultural projects in Mozambique, aimed at producing oil seeds and vegetable oils to be used as agro-feedstock for the production of biofuels. Under the agreement, Eni and MADER will […]
In Germany, it’s full speed ahead for Kohler Engines and its commitment to lessen the environmental impact of its engines. The company recently approved use of EN15940- compliant Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils, or HVOs, for all its diesel engines – either pure or as a blend with conventional diesel. The approval came after intensive laboratory and […]
